Macbeth

Shakespeare’s murderous tragedy is seen anew in Davenant’s Restoration-era adaptation which delighted audiences for most of the 18th-century. This unique production, with music performed by Folger Consort, features Helen Hayes Award-winners Ian Merrill Peakes and Kate Eastwood Norris, as the tragically ambitious  Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.

Read through a side by side comparison of Shakespeare's original text of Macbeth and Davenant's adaptation.

Scroll down to get a first look at Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, as well as design sketches from Scenic Designer Tony Cisek and Costume Designer Mariah Anzaldo Hale.

Consider joining us for a special performance of Macbeth to enhance your theater-going experience.

Folger Theatre gratefully acknowledges the kind support of our sponsors. For a full list of sponsors for Macbeth, please visit our Sponsors page.

Please note:  We’re hard at work restoring our historic building’s marble façade.  As a result seven parking spaces on 3rd Street, SE, just south of its intersection with East Capitol Street, will be unavailable for public parking. Learn More.